Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Happy (almost) Thanksgiving!!

I was writing in my journal last
night about all of the miracles I have seen in the last week. It included
setting 3 more baptism dates.It is
going to be a white Christmas with all of these baptisms coming up. I am soooo excited.

In David's last letter to me, it
talked about how time flies by when you are doing something worthwhile, or something
you are really engaged in. I feel that
way when I am helping someone prepare for baptism.For me, seeing these individuals’ progress
and work towards baptism is incredible! You
see the light in their faces. It reminds
me of a scripture, Alma 5:15,19, which talks about Christ and receiving his
image in your countenance.

I want to share an experience with
you from this last week; this man's faith is truly amazing. Last week we invited a man named Todd to be
baptized. He was really excited and
happy that he could be baptized.We told
him that we felt inspired to invite him to be baptized on December 1st and we
invited him to pray about that date. When
we went back last week, his friend told us what Todd had told him after we
left. (Todd's co-worker invited him to learn from the missionaries
and he also sat in on the lessons.)He told us that Todd said that if we felt inspired to ask him
to be baptized, that that was his answer. It was a very amazing experience. Todd has a ton of faith! He is able to recognize the spirit because he
feels so happy during the lessons and when he is learning on his own.

I am so grateful for the gospel. I am grateful for the joy that can be found in
it. I am so grateful for my family and
friends.Life wouldn't be nearly as
great without all of you. I am grateful
for my Savior and all that he has done for me. I look forward to focusing on his life and
birth this Christmas season, especially. I am grateful that He not only died for us,
but lived for us and showed us the way we need to go to return to our Heavenly
Father. I am grateful for the Book of
Mormon. A few days ago, our mission
president gave us each a special copy of the Book of Mormon to highlight all of
the names of Christ, because the Book of Mormon truly testifies of Him. It is an amazing thing. Today I decided to start this beginning of the
book of Ether. It brought a sweet spirit.

I love you all so much! Thank you
for all you do! I love you!Love, Sister
Cluff.